The MIX Group Guide | At the Movies

The MIX Group Guide | At the Movies

This time is all about building strong relationships. The win is that students are known, learning, and developing a faith of their own. These questions are to simply serve as conversation starters.

Series Vision

We’re doing At the Movies! Throughout this series, we will be pulling spiritual truths out of our favorite movies. 

Your Goal as a Leader

Your Goal as a Leader

The goal of the questions is to guide the conversation, engage students, have them share about the topics, and create a full environment. It's okay if you don't get to every question, as long as students are interacting and involved in group time.



Week One | June 7th

1. ICEBREAKER: If you were to have any animal as a pet, which animal would you choose? (Aliens also count)

2. Why do you think Stitch acted the way he did at the beginning of the movie?

3. Read Romans 8:14–17 together. What stands out to you about being adopted into God’s family?

TIP: This could be a good spot to touch on rejection. Many students have experienced this. Remind them that they are adopted into God’s family.

4. Why was it a big deal that Lilo chose Stitch even when others were afraid of him?

5. How would your life look differently if you truly believed God chose and loved you?

TIP: Always give an action step or challenge to your students. Help them to think of ways to carry the message with them into the week.

6. What changed in Stitch once he realized he belonged? How does this relate back to you?

Week Two | June 14th

1. Icebreaker: If you could be a superhero. What would your power and superhero name be?
2. Before today, what have you heard about spiritual gifts? Was it different from what you may have heard?
Tip: Students might be confused about spiritual gifts. Take time if neded for them to understand it.
3. Do you understand the difference between talents and a spiritual gift?
4. Read 1 Corinthians 12:8-10: After reading this, what spiritual gifts do you believe you have?
5. What are some ways you can impact your family, friends, and world this week?
Tip: Students may know how but remind them of their why. They need help to connect their how with their why.
6. Why is it important to use the gifts God has given you to serve others?
7. What’s one way you can step out in boldness this week like Violet did?

Week Three | June 21st

1. Icebreaker: What Super Mario power-up would you want and why?

2. Read James 1:2–4 together: How can hard situations help us grow?

3. Mario had to lean into the hard things to grow. What’s hard in your life right now that God could use to help you grow?

Tip: Show students that the difficult times in life can grow character and teach us lessons. If comfortable, share a personal story that portrays this.

4. What’s one situation right now where you need courage?

5. How did Mario’s friends help him when he was struggling? 

6. Who are some people that God has placed in your life to encourage and support you?

Tip: Sometimes students just need someone to listen to them. Be that a listening ear, or encourage them that their parents or stepparents may also want to be that ear.

7. When problems or trials come, what steps can you take to learn from them and grow?

Week Four | June 28th

1. Icebreaker: If you could build anything out of Legos, what would it be?

Tip: Don’t be afraid to reset expectations with your group. Sometimes students just need a reset of expectations and behavior.

2. Gideon doubted but was willing. How can being willing matter more than being talented or popular?

3. Read: 1 Timothy 4:12: What are some reasons students your age might think God can’t use them? How does this verse say otherwise?

4. God is looking for obedience in those He uses. Why do you think God values obedience?

5. Why is it difficult to obey God when we don’t know what will happen next?

TIP: Leaders lead by example. Share a time when you had to be a thermostat in your life. 

6. What does being a thermostat look like to you in your world?